Gateway to the Weekend: Lawn and garden, bridal expos

Get a headstart on your spring lawn and garden projects at the 15th annual Lawn, Garden, Home and Recreation Expo at The Patriot Center, 10101 Market St., and the Cedar Creek Mall. Dozens of businesses and experts will be on hand to answer questions and display products. The expo is open from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission and parking are free.

Find all the best wedding ideas at the Celebrations Bridal Expo, from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Smith Center, 1100 Marc Drive, Merrill. Seventy-five vendors will have a selection of bridal-related products and services along with experienced professionals able to answer questions and provide ideas during workshops and roundtables. The "man's cave" will offer free craft beer samples, bachelor party ideas and a TV to watch March Madness games. Admission is free.

Spring into spring at the inaugural Hodag Home Show, taking place this weekend at Rhinelander High School, 665 Coolidge Ave. Businesses from all across the Northwoods will be available to talk about their latest and greatest products and services just in time to get your list of spring home "to-do" projects ready to go. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.